Meet Canada's youngest candidate, Jager Rosenberg: he won hearts but lost elections
Teen NDP hopeful pushes housing, mental health, and voting reforms in West Vancouver
At 18, Jäger Rosenberg wasn't just the youngest name on the ballot in West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky—he was a spark. His run for the NDP wasn't about clinching a victory but about raising issues many tend to overlook.
Hailing from Gibsons, B.C., Rosenberg has been deeply involved in youth politics for years. His campaign zeroed in on what matters most to younger Canadians today:
affordable housing
,
mental health access
, and a more inclusive democracy.
He called for a federal plan to build 500,000 affordable homes and extend mental health care within Canada's public health system. Plus, he championed lowering the voting age to 16, a change gathering steam across the globe.
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Youth-driven campaign sparks fresh conversation on Gen Z's role in Canadian politics
Though he didn't win, Rosenberg energized a generation often left out of political chatter. His post-election piece in
The Tyee
pushed parties to listen closely and act swiftly on youth concerns.
Observers see Rosenberg's campaign as a sign that Canadian politics is shifting. Young voters aren't content with empty promises, they want solutions.
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With housing prices soaring and mental health struggles mounting, Rosenberg's candidacy reminds everyone that the future depends on voices ready to demand real change.
He also said the NDP will advance reconciliation on the Sunshine Coast through investments in Indigenous housing, education, and healthcare, implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, and collaborating with Indigenous leaders. He also emphasized the need to focus more on improving democracy by adopting a more representative voting system and lowering the voting age to address rising extremism and boost representation.
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